On a nice Sunday afternoon, I decided to leave Northern Manhattan and drive to the Mama Taco in Brooklyn. I have been to the one in Inwood, but not to this one. Parking was easy. As soon as I walked in and sat down at the bar, I was greeted by the bartender. This is no small deal. I have been in places where your meter could expire just waiting to place your order. The bartender's name was Shay (phonetic spelling), and she handed me the electronic menu within seconds of my sitting down. I asked her about certain drinks, and she knowledgeably answered every question. It was brunch time, but I wasn't that hungry, so I ordered the chips and guacamole and the calamari. Both were delicious, as was my coconut/mango drink. The place started to fill up after about an hour, and the patrons seemed to be having a great time. Next time, I will try the beer-marinated steak, pico de gallo, and cilantro aioli. I definitely will return! read more

Had to try despite the bad reviews... staffing issues can happen even at the best restaurants and being short staffed can slow service to a halt... so in all fairness I wanted to visit twice before I reviewed. First a Saturday brunch and then a taco Tuesday. Neither day did I reserve a table, which if definitely recommended if you need to sit on a Tuesday or want to be anywhere other than the bar on a Saturday. Both times I was satisfied with the last minute arrangements (sitting at the bar on Saturday and standing at the bar Tuesday) and was pleased with the hosts attempts to accommodate us (even when it didn't work out on Tuesday). Tuesday was BUSY... sure that 70 degree weather had some part in that... but when we arrived around 9:30pm it was BUSY! We ended up standing at the end of the bar... enjoyed the all day happy hour (which I love) passionfruit margaritas and Al pastor tacos... on point!! Saturday before was great and I was surprised that the tacos were so good and the margaritas consistent, solid and made well AGAIN. Saturday brunch was steak and eggs and bottomless margaritas... food was delicious... steak actually cooked as ordered and the food came out in about 30 mins... which is perfect... bottomless starts have a cocktail or two before food arrives. We arrived around 2... and ate and drank until brunch was over and left around 8.... The one thing I wasn't too fond of was the automatic gratuity... but given the location and crowd I get it... my bartender (shantay.. I think) was short staffed, but apologetic. I tipped 20$ cash on the 54$ bill paid by card, not realizing gratuities were included... for the future I feel this should be pointed out to customers, because some of us don't pay attention. And while I still would've left the same tip it hits different when you feel the server is looking out for you. But still.. Best brunch I've had in a while! For so many reasons: let me elaborate: First -the vibe of the spot.... Women owned and attention to detail in the wall decor, music is loud... everyone might not like that... this is not a place to have a soft quiet brunch. But if you want to turn up a Saturday afternoon, this is for you! Second music selection: reggae, dancehall, soca, old school, hip hop, rap , R&B... I heard it all in 6 hrs and lived every minute! Dj was working!! Being able to hear this music without traveling out to Flatbush is a win for me. Three: the food. Usually places like this bring vibes but shitty food... under the premise you can't have it all. Mama Taco I clap for you, you have both! Food was consistently delicious... served hot and well prepared. Four : bottomless margaritas - need I say more? And they have flavors!!! Hibiscus and passionfruit my faves! I can't do carbonation so mimosas aren't kind to me but those Margaritas.... They had me making new friends. Which brings me to five: this is not a fancy spot... some real local people... little hood... little boujee... whole lotta friendly though. On both visits I found the women to be friendly and no bad vibes.... Friendly enough I could go alone and enjoy. The worst part of this review was that it took me too long to try this spot. Hopefully they manage their staffing issues and have many more years of success. I will be back! read more

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Disaster!! What a Disaster!! Do yourself a favor and don't come here. They don't have staff, one server and one bartender for Friday night!! Really!!! Really!!! That's the recipe for a disaster. The server was mad because there were a lot of people ordering food and drinks. Well, what does she expect?! We made a reservation for 20 people for a birthday party, and you were waiting for us not to order anything?!?! I didn't understand the attitude! It was at the point I decided to get up, go to the bar and get the drinks myself. But when we saw roaches coming from the kitchen!!! We stop eating!!!! How is this place even open?!?! If you want to get in a bad mood or have food poisoning, come to this place. read more

Mama Taco - The only nice picture I have from that day. Thanks to the disaster that the restaurant created!! - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went On A Tuesday & It Was All Day Happy Hour!! The Food & drinks were Oh Sooooo Good. I wasn't that hungry initially but I did stuff myself with the 3 shrimp tacos that I ordered. Delicious and I could go for another 3 as we speak lol. There wasn't much of a crowed I guess because it was a Tuesday and it was poring horribly but I've seen videos where this place could get crowded and poppin! Would def return read more

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After seeing this place advertised on social media I decided to give it a go. There was a fee($33) to reserve our table plus the cost of the brunch. You are limited to the brunch menu and appetizers but looking through the electronic menu I seen so many things I wanted to try. Should you choose the bottomless you have the options of margaritas, sangria, or mimosas which was nice. We got there around noon right at opening so it was pretty empty. You are allowed a 2hr slot per reservation. By the time iwe were getting ready to leave the place quickly filled up. I suggest booking the 2pm slot and let me tell you why. The dj started about an hour into our meal and when I tell you this turned into club brunch! We were singing and dancing and drinking; just having a blast. They also offer hookah for those who enjoy smoking. Now for the food! This chic is all about presentation and they didn't disappoint and it was equally delicious along with the vibe is what gained this place 5 starts. Our waiter, Fernando was on point. Out we'll never ran dry! He was super attentive and kind. If you have the pleasure of having him as your server be ready to tip extra because he's worth it! Listen, make the trip. They've been there for about 5 years and have brung something a little special to the hood! Mama Taco will be added to my hit list the next time I'm back in NY! Ole Ole Ole Ole Ole! read more

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Mama Taco was recommended to me by some coworkers because of the food and happy hour. The place have a live DJ and lively staff. Food: we had two styled wings with fries and they were cooked well done and so seasoned. The drink truly hit like I was told. We had the Mr Don, strawberry margarita, and pineapple with don julio was strong! Service: the service was great. The staff was very attentive, fun, personable, and had a vibe. They gave recommendations and ensure your food is cooked as recommended. Ambiance: the place is set up for date or groups of friends. The place is very spacious, nicely decored with live DJ playing the latest tunes. They also have hookah for the smokers and allow your personal vape. Overall scoring is 4.75/5 read more

Mama Taco - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The service was so slow. I had to order my drink 3 times before I finally got it: the food was okay. The ran out of sangria. They also ran out of home fries so for the steak and eggs, I had to get it with French fries but they didn't tell me that until I got my food. The best part of this place is the DJ. And there's a few photo opportunities to take cute Instagram pictures. read more

Mama Taco - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Mama Taco - A Hidden Gem for Flavor Lovers Mama Taco delivers an exceptional dining experience with bold flavors and perfectly executed dishes. A friend and I came in to try this spot out being that it's right around the way in the heart of Williamsburg. The flan was a standout--smooth, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness, making it the perfect way to end a meal. The oxtail empanadas were nothing short of impeccable, with a rich, tender filling wrapped in a perfectly crisp shell. And the chopped cheese? Absolutely on point--savory, cheesy, and packed with flavor. The chicken tinga weren't bad - lacked in juiciness to me a little in the dry side. But the sauce did help them out. From the quality of the food to the execution, Mama Taco is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates well-crafted dishes. If you're looking for a spot that gets the balance of flavor. Chef Yamel is a beautiful soul. She took the time to talk to us about her dishes and the importance of incorporating a flavorful menu for the clientele. Kathy our bartender was very attentive and knowledgeable. Gave us the opportunity to try the different flavors of margaritas that Mama Taco offers. We had the classic margarita which did not disappoint. We tried the classic frozen margarita which was great for a frozen cocktail. Perfect mixture of alcohol and mix. The strawberry frozen was a bit too sweet for our liking. The setting was very chill. Weren't too many people inside at the time that we were there. They also served hookah which is a nice touch if that's your thing. The place is spacious and inviting. Please stop in and try this place out. I will definitely be back to try some items off the dinner menu. Thanks for having us. read more

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Been to this location once and there will not be a second time. The food is very oily and the portions are not the best. The food took a long period of time to come after we (party of 3) ordered. The drinks had great presentation and were strong overall. This place is similar to Blend Williamsburg but that restaurant is way better. read more

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Came here on a Thursday. Very cute and I like the vibe. DJ was good. Lots of space. Full bar. My friend and I sat at a 2 top. I ordered the loaded fries; lots of fries with guacamole and calamari. The calamari was over fried but the fries were good. They should give more calamari. My friend had the tostada and she liked it. Drinks were good but not really strong. My friend doesn't drink like that and even she was telling the waitress/hostess that. All on all nice spot. I would reccomend and come for happy hour. read more

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This place is a few blocks from my apartment and we decided to finally go last minute. It was after midnight so the kitchen was closed. It wasn't very packed , we went straight to the bar. The drinks were very strong . They were playing some nice r& B music. It was a very chill place will definitely come back to try the food. read more

I went on a Sunday, and it was definitely crowded with a mixed crowd--some more grown and classy, and others not so much. I didn't try the food, but the drinks were decent. The bartenders didn't seem very skilled, so I stuck to basic drinks. Overall, the hype felt bigger than the actual experience. Also, the bouncers were unpleasant and lacked tact. I don't need to revisit. read more

I hate to leave this establishment a bad review but the service was horrible. On saturday I went to celebrate my best friend's birthday with a brunch there. Deposit was secured for the section via zelle especially since we had a large party.I arrived 30 minutes early and waited for the rest of the party outside and from my observation from security guards were janky and rude. They turned people away based on sneakers and other attire that was definetly inside. One of the guests from our party left his ID home (Not blaming the establishment for this) but once the party was inside the security guard tried to get my friend to pay $100 for entry, he even went down to $50 but no we weren't having that. Reservation was for 6pm and for the most part most of the party was present. We were standing in the front for over 20 minutes to be seated and when we inquired it was the issue of our table not being ready. After being escorted to the back of the establishment where our party was told to sit, there weren't enough seats for everyone. The hookah guy came three times as I kept telling him we didn't have seating for everyone. The server was rushing to put the food order in claiming the kitchen was backed up and we still didn't have seating for the entire party. Asking for the manager was pointless as we were told he was hiding out in the back and didn't surface until after 8pm to offer an apology which was entirely too late. The food came out while the party was still standing as the waitress was telling us the table next to us was closing out ang getting ready to leave. The only plus side of going here with a large party and reservation secured I thought was a nice a touch was they sent links to each person to pre order their food prior to coming, however when the waitress asked to put the food in she didn't ask if everyone was there, it seemed like they just heated up plates and served them. Alot of the orders had specific alterations and the same plates just kept circulating. The only reason for the 1 star was the fact that the DJ was great but that's it. I doubt I will be returning as the place seems scam likely. 2 people came in that sat in their car being that we were waiting so long for seating and security tried to charge the female $20 and the male $40 for entry, just trifling. read more

Please don't come to this place on New Year's Eve..they are so rude and inconsiderate..money hungry..terrible service..they serve you water when you pay for open bar! read more

HORRIBLE!! I urge you all do not come here !!!!! It's been 2hrs and 33 mins and i still have it received my brunch order . It's the dinner menu . They took forever to seat us and get our food orders took a bout 1 hr . The worst experience and we came to celebrate a milestone birthday .ifs not even worthy of one star . read more

The service was polite, but slow which was interesting considering we were the only customers in the restaurant. We stopped by for brunch hoping we could get the $49 bottomless option, but we were told, it had been so slow they had switched to the dinner menu. I've seen this place on ig and it's usually packed and a vibe, I guess the better day is Sunday. We ordered the pasta, steak burrito, henny colada, zapoteca and churrogasmo all pretty good. read more

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Wasn't pleased with the service here after being seated a waitress kept emphasizing the seating time to my friend and I and we weren't even served yet or got any water. Finally we ordered our drinks and when I tasted it I didn't like the taste so I immediately asked if I could change it she told me no. I was taken a back a but then I proceeded to ask why she said cause that's what I ordered I can't change it out take it off. When I asked to speak to someone in charge she referred me to a gentleman and he stated "well whatever the waitress says" smh. My friend ordered oxtail empanadas and there was almost no oxtail in sight and the serving was very small for $18. The hookah was good. After the waitress noticed I wasn't drinking the drink she then asked what I wanted to change it for. The ambiance was decent but if you're looking for food and drinks I wouldn't recommend if you're looking to party then fine. The attitudes in there were at an all time high. read more

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Food was ok, drinks and service were good. Music was too loud. There was hookah and bottle service tho.

- brunch drinks be flowing - hookah available for $45 - weekend brunch parties are live - music is great - was not a fan of chimichanga - I did not like the chicken wings they tasted frozen from a bag - the surprise dancers and free shot are fun - alright service they sort of disappeared towards the end of my brunch - steak is alright read more

Spilled a few mimosas on my friend and conveniently forgot when our 90 minute drink menu started. Asked for guacamole and chips before food and came out 8 minutes after they cleaned our brunch table off. I've never experienced something like this in the last 36 years of my life living in this city. Do not recommend. Two servers on a Saturday after the new year. Is this what we're doing? read more

The food was very good and the drinks were top tier. Our server Dee was amazing ! He was very attentive toward my sister in laws and I. Definitely a great Brunch spot! read more

Mama Taco - Steak and eggs very good. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The place is pretty, drinks are pretty , it can get very crowded but the food is TERRIBLE!!! I could not believe I came to a Spanish restaurant and got so much bland food and it's so disappointing because they charge you a service fee for sitting at the bar for 1 person . I got nasty steak tacos with 2 drinks and I paid $93... how ? Not worth coming to eat and vibe . Only worth it if someone is celebrating their bday and you're getting bottle service in the section in the back . read more

I was excited to come here. Left very disappointed. We arrived and there was no place to sit my group of 9 for my friends birthday. We were seated in the back and was told we must leave by 6. Our reservation was for 4pm. Our order wasn't taken until 4:30. 4:45pm the drinks came and food arrived by 5:30pm. Our orders were wrong. The music is so loud that the waitress couldn't hear clearly. She kept asking us to repeat ourselves. I had to tell her in Spanish yelling at her to tell the DJ to lower the music one level lower so she can do her job. No way we had 30 min to eat. I left with my food and others didn't even eat because it was the wrong order. read more

I really enjoy the vibes here ! I feel safe due to security and Kathy is the best bartender she is courteous and cares about the guest having a good time thank you Mama ! read more

Great new addition to the neighborhood! Women owned establishment. I went with a group of 7 to celebrate my birthday on a Monday. Restaurant was not crowded but began to pick up as it got later. Angela and Lynette were both amazing! Very attentive, friendly and provided exceptional service! The food was delicious! Very flavorful! Appetizers: oxtail empanadas (mini /3 per order), chips and guac (shareable), and chicken tostaditas (mini/3 per order) Entrees: Mexican fried rice, fried chicken tacos, Loaded Mama Fritas (steak), quesadilla The food was 10 out of 10!!! We ordered pitchers of sangria and passion mojito! Sangria was great! The passion mojitos were not the best but still good. The flan was amazing (not too sweet) The hookah was smooth $40 and $25 for refills Highly recommend! read more

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Even though the ambiance was great and I'm sure the staff are kind people, the place is a rip off. My friend and I had ordered guacamole and she came out with chips and pico de gallo. I told her we asked for guacamole and she said it was under there. I looked at it and replied back that it was just pico de gallo. She rolled her eyes and took it back and brought back guacamole. If I didn't speak up, would she have even changed it? We came for the hookah and it was too expensive. The hookah was $45 and the coal change $30. Very big rip off and the hookah was a bit weak. The only thing that was amazing and fun was the vibe. Definitely a place with good music. read more

I wish I took pictures. This place was a vibe. I went on a Saturday for brunch. The DJ was good and the bartenders made great drinks. The star of the show was the loader nachos. I added shrimp to it. They have the best loaded nachos I ever tasted. read more

The food was really good both times I went. It was a little hard to get the attention of our waitress even though we went on a Thursday, and there wasn't a crowd less than six people. Great for taking pictures nice backdrops. read more

So I decided to come out tonight to a gathering got drop off in front while my boyfriend was finding parking everything was ok until my boyfriend came in and the bouncer checked his ID the bouncer noticed it was an out of state ID and it was cracked on the side but it was valid ( not expired) but the bouncer tried to hustle my boyfriend out of 20 to get in thinking he was from out of state not knowing my boyfriend was once a bouncer himself. Decided to leave and go to another spot. read more

It reminds me of an updated girly diner. It's beautiful. When we visited the staff brains were on busy rush mode and it wasn't even busy at the beginning of brunch. Things moved slowly for us receiving what we requested. It's a first time visit so we would definitely go back because the food and the drinks were so good. You have to visit!!! read more

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Came here early on a Friday night I heard it gets pretty crowded but my party was able to get a seat I had a margarita with a oxtail empanada and mac n cheese ..they also have hookah which we did and had shots read more

Don't waste your time going here if you have any sort of auditory processing issues or hearing issues in general. Attempted to eat here tonight and was blasted with music as soon as my group walked in. Whenever we asked the hostess If it was going to stay that loud or if they could turn it down, they said no they can't adjust the volume. I found this odd because whenever i attempted to make reservations over the phone, i wasn't even able to get my name through as there was such loud music coming through the phone. Additionally, there were only a few people dining so it's not as if it was so loud because it was busy/ packed. For context, i went around 7:30 on a Saturday night The decorations were adorable and their food could potentially be great, but i couldn't even get fully through the door since the music was so extremely loud and almost deafening. read more

This is my first time dining here. It's a Saturday afternoon/ evening and there's not much people here. The food I wish I could tell you. Our server Bianca, was absent for most of the time that my company and I was there. Don't get me wrong the ambiance is nice, nonetheless I would have like to know what the restaurant had to offer as far as food goes. We did have some appetizers, the corn was cool, the oxtail empanada was cool the chicken empanada not so much.... Some had no chicken inside of them. Ask for WATER it never came.......The drinks were average. Although we were only able to get one drink. Asked for a check and it took her longer than 45mins to come back with it. When the check finally arrived it has things on it that we never asked for. Overall bad service!!!! read more

Went with some coworkers on a Tuesday and had a nice time. Music was good, the food servings were blah but the waitress was very attentive and the drinks were good. Definitely would love to try out their brunch on Sundays I heard good things just wished the portions were alittle bigger read more

Definitely an influencer spot because the food is not it. Great music, decor, and hookah but our food came out cold and was very salty. The only thing I'd recommend are the empanadas but they are very small so get 2 orders if this is your meal. If you're wanting a vibe this place is for you (other than slow servers) but for authentic Latin food it will disappoint. read more

Waitress was kind and friendly but the service was very slow. Portions were not too generous but food taste good.

Fantastic music but shit service! Been sitting here for two hours and no food or drinks yet!

For a new spot about 2 weeks old, I definitely see the potential! I popped in because I wanted a quick bite and was not disappointed. The aesthetic of the restaurant is beautiful! Definitely spacious and different spaces to accommodate various types of parties. I even noticed a DJ booth/stand so I know they're preparing to have lit brunches/happy hours. Since I came in as they were opening, they were cleaning the shelves behind the bar and still getting a few things together, but it didn't stop Angela the bartender from being so accommodating and kind. Monday is 1 free margarita with an order of tacos- so you know I had to take advantage. I ordered the Bang Bang tacos and they were great! You also get cheese popcorn as a starter (which was cold) but a nice touch! The drinks were great and so was the food. I'll definitely be coming back to check out future happy hours and weekly deals (like taco Tuesday!!) read more

Mama Taco - Free Classic margarita (Monday deal with taco order) and popcorn starter - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great Service , Great Food , Great Ambiance .... Will Definitely Be Back! This was such a good time this is my third time coming here and it was indeed a vibe. The waitresses work so hard to accommodate everyone! read more

Great service. Ask for Hilary when you come. She is great !!! Music good. Service great from her. Love this place. Will be back for happy hour read more